(Atlantic, Iowa) – Public Hearings will be held 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, March 29th in the Atlantic High School Media Center, with regard to an extension of the current Instructional Support Levy (ISL) by another five-years. A second hearing will be held with regard to the 2023-24 School Calendar. Both hearings are part of a Special Atlantic School Board meeting. The Board will act on an ISL Resolution and Calendar, toward the end of their session. Discussion will follow the hearings, with regard to the 2023-24 Certified Budget.

The Board will then act on several resignations, including:

• Scot Aden, Middle School Principal (Who has accepted a job with the Carroll Community School District)
• Derek Hall, 6th Grade Science Teacher; Head Boys Basketball Coach & Asst. Girls Track Coach
• Mikayla Schuler, Kindergarten Teacher
• Marcella Peck and Jenifer Rugaard, Paraeducators.

They will also act on several contract recommendations proposed by Superintendent Steve Barber, including:

• Hannah Alff, 2nd Grade Teacher
• Kirstin Blake, Kindergarten Teacher
• Christin Simonton, Preschool Teacher
• Shawna Macha, Substitute/Activity Driver
• Derek Knisely, Asst. Boys Soccer Coach
• and several Volunteer Coaches: (corrected from previous post)
  • Girls Golf: Marty Hobson & Nathan Berg
  • Boys Golf: Darby McLaren
  • Boys/Girls Track: Bruce Henderson
  • Tennis: James Northwick
  • Boys Soccer:Cal Heuton
  • Baseball: Josh McLaren & Darby McLaren
  • Softball: Bob Gross

The final order of business for the Atlantic School Board, Wednesday evening, is setting the date for a Public Hearing/Regular Board meeting as April 12th at 5:30-p.m.